Sencha

The virtues of Japanese green tea.

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According to some analyses, Japanese sencha is one of the green teas with the highest polyphenol content. Note that polyphenol content varies according to cultivar, harvesting season and infusion time. A recent analysis suggests that sencha mobata is one of the richest senchas in antioxidants. Infusing 2.5 g of leaves for 4 minutes would contain 3410 µMOLES of antioxidants per cup of 250 ml water.

Tea contains several polyphenols, a large family of antioxidants, the main ones being catechins, theaflavins and thearubigins. Catechins are the most widely studied antioxidants in tea. Green tea contains the most catechins.

Active ingredients and properties.

Antioxidants are compounds that protect the body's cells from damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are highly reactive molecules believed to be involved in the development of cardiovascular disease, certain cancers and other age-related illnesses.

 

Green tea also offers a number of other benefits.

Neuro-protection: two cups of green tea a day could prevent Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's. Helps to maintain a healthy weight and reduce body weight and fat content. May help reduce tooth decay. Observational studies in elderly women show an association between regular tea consumption and improved bone density.